January 27, 2019

Dr. Menah Pratt-Clarke shared her thoughts on our Winter Summit in her blog. She made many good points and related one to the Virginia Tech motto: Ut Prosim, That I May Serve:

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"Service can challenge racism if it is understood not as helping others — but rather being in a mutually affirming engagement that advances humanity as a whole.  It is not about paternalism; it is about acknowledging different levels of privilege, power, and knowledge; it is about recognizing that everyone can add value and contribute, regardless of their environment, background, identity, and experiences.  The concept of “being of service” should challenge racism by creating the human relationships and connections that challenge stereotypes of generality and create specific individual opportunities for engagement, learning, and conversation."

January 26, 2019

We hosted our biggest Winter Summit yet with more than 200 guests! Things got real with the discussion focus on this question: "How do we create relationships that challenge racism?" WVTF did a great story on the day's event. 

August 26, 2017

Wornie Reed and Martha Ann Stallings share the goals of the Summer Summit with its focus on education and African Americans in Montgomery County. 

August 25, 2017

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. - As students in Montgomery County get back into the swing of a new year, parents and community leaders are working to address issues that minority students face in the classroom.

August 24, 2017

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ7) People in Montgomery County will be coming together this weekend to discuss racial disparities in the public school system, specifically African American students.